at home »
At ease, comfortable.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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bed of roses »
A comfortable or luxurious position.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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breathe down someone's neck »
To follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.
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burst someone's bubble »
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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cheek by jowl »
In close proximity; crammed uncomfortably close together.
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cold comfort »
C. 1594, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 1.
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cold comfort »
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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comfort girl »
A sex slave; prostitute.
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comfort woman »
A woman forced, or supposedly recruited, into brothels by the Japanese occupation forces during World War II.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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elephant in the room »
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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face up to »
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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